Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
896341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 2: 487 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895676

Common Names

  • Ratzeburgia pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima Ratzeburgia
  • Ratzeburgia's Pulcherrima

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Description

Ratzeburgia pulcherrima (also called Ratzeburg's rattan, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen palm with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ratzeburgia pulcherrima is an ornamental plant, used to add beauty to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ratzeburgia pulcherrima is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ratzeburgia pulcherrima is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ratzeburgia pulcherrima

Ratzeburgia pulcherrima is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Species in the Ratzeburgia genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419267-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].